Premier League Round 28 Preview: In the last round of matches, Arsenal once again achieved a comeback victory against Liverpool with an unstoppable header from their captain Robin van Persie and an amazing凌air shot in stoppage time for a 2-1 win; Manchester United predictably won 3-1 away against Tottenham Hotspur with Ashley Young scoring twice and being named Man of the Match; Chelsea lost away to West Bromwich Albion, who had previously been on a ten-game winning streak, directly leading to the dismissal of manager André Villas-Boas; Manchester City easily defeated Bolton 2-0. The championship race between the Manchester duo has entered a white-hot phase. Relatively speaking, Manchester United's upcoming matches have only one strong opponent - Manchester City, while Manchester City, apart from Manchester United, also face Arsenal and Chelsea. The situation is more favorable for Manchester United, and the match on April 30th at Manchester City's home ground against Manchester United could very likely be the decisive battle for the championship.
The 28th round of Premier League matches will take place from March 10th to 12th. Here is the preview for this round:
Arsenal vs Newcastle: Arsenal's season has been like a rollercoaster ride, from a disastrous start to now surpassing Chelsea and securing the fourth position, leaving behind several memorable matches: 2-8 loss to Manchester United; 5-3 win over Chelsea; 5-2 win over Tottenham; 2-1 win over Liverpool, etc. Recently, despite having an incomplete squad, they have shown a resilience not seen in a long time, winning two tough matches. All of this is largely due to their captain Robin van Persie's extraordinary performance this season. He has single-handedly scored 25 out of 55 goals and provided 8 assists, leaving everyone in awe. Newcastle, after a magical start to the season, has gradually returned to normal standards. With two consecutive draws, they are drifting further away from the top-four race, and securing a Europa League spot might be a more realistic goal. However, even though Newcastle is playing away, their forward Papiss Cissé still poses a significant threat. With his strength, speed, and skill, he can score with both feet and headers, ranking among the top three on the scorer's list. He will give Arsenal's defense a hard time. Arsenal's effective defense must rely on counter-attacking with their relatively strong midfield to suppress the opponent and minimize opportunities for Newcastle's forwards to counterattack directly against their defenders. Song's performance as a defensive midfielder will be crucial. On Tuesday (March 6), Arsenal faced AC Milan in the second leg of the Champions League. Despite a 0-4 deficit from the first leg, Arsenal did not give up but unfortunately could only claw back three goals and were eliminated. Since they fielded all their main players, Arsenal will face a significant physical challenge in the next league match, fortunately, the game against Newcastle will be the latest one on Monday evening (12th). Arsenal is predicted to win narrowly.
Manchester United vs West Bromwich Albion: West Bromwich Albion arrives at Old Trafford with an unbelievable three-match winning streak, including the victory that led to Boas' sacking. However, Manchester United's current form is not easily shaken. Although their home advantage is not as intimidating as before, it is unlikely that West Bromwich Albion, with a weaker team, can pull off an upset here. Manchester United is expected to win.
Chelsea vs Stoke City: With Roberto Di Matteo temporarily taking over as Chelsea's head coach, the team is entering a difficult period. However, at this moment, the experience of the much-criticized older players will help stabilize the currently unfavorable situation. Di Matteo will not be under too much pressure, and what he needs to do is not difficult: let the senior players in the dressing room, such as Lampard and Drogba, play a stabilizing role and return to their familiar formations and tactics. Beating Stoke City should not be a problem. Chelsea is expected to win.
Swansea vs Manchester City: This round of matches will be a considerable test for Manchester City. Swansea has been performing exceptionally well recently, and their home record is also impressive. They have beaten Arsenal, drawn with Tottenham and Chelsea, where Chelsea was lucky to equalize in the last minute. Therefore, Manchester City must be fully focused and exert all their efforts without any mistakes to avoid being overtaken by Manchester United. Manchester City is predicted to win narrowly.
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